Creative Project Manager

The Creative Project Manager is the glue of the departmentowning the flow of work, connecting the right people at the right time, and ensuring every creative initiative moves forward with clarity and care.

As the key liaison between the Creative team and cross-functional partners, this person balances structure and flexibility, process and people, urgency and excellence.

You will be responsible for managing creative workflows from intake to deliverybuilding schedules, overseeing reviews, flagging barriers, and supporting resource planning across digital, print, and production-based projects.

You will also manage the departments core systems (Asana, DAM, proofing tools), provide administrative support, and help maintain the momentum of a fast-moving, culturally grounded creative team.

This is not just a traffic roleit is a leadership role in how we move, communicate, and execute.

• Lead day-to-day project management of creative deliverablesbriefs, timelines, reviews, and final routing.

• Ensure all requests are captured, Productd, and prioritized in Asana with appropriate owners and deadlines.

• Proactively identify blockers or bandwidth challenges and work with leads to solve in real time.

• Collaborate with Creative Managers to ensure smooth execution, especially during high-volume moments.

• Assist in production coordination and associated design needs.

• Own the departments operational tools: Asana (project tracking), DAM (asset management), and proofing systems.

• Maintain folder structures, naming conventions, and documentation for easy access and version control.

• Write and update process documents that clarify how work flows, ownership, and project movement.

• Monitor progress aProductst deadlines and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and optimization of internal processes and creative agency workflows.

• Act as the primary point of contact between the Creative team and internal departments (Brand, Digital, Sales, Innovation, etc.).

• Communicate project status, feedback loops, and timing expectations to all relevant partners.

• Support vendor coordination and external partner communication when needed (e.g., printers, freelancers).

• Help manage key meetings: weekly check-ins, campaign syncs, and creative reviews.

• Support the Creative Director with administrative needs including scheduling, team check-ins, calendar coordination, and internal organization.

• Track departmental resourcing and assist with capacity planning and priority setting.

• Champion a culture of clear communication, timely feedback, and shared momentum.

• Oversee the invoicing process for external agencies and freelancers.

• 35 years of experience in project management, traffic, or operations roles within a creative or marketing team.

• Highly proficient in project management tools (Asana required), proofing platforms, and DAM systems.

• Deep understanding of creative workflows and how to support them without micromanaging.

• Strong communicator with the ability to translate across teamsdesigners, marketers, strategists, and leadership.

• Detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable managing multiple timelines simultaneously.

Bonus: Experience with production timelines (print or photo), vendor management, or basic design tools.